News Releases: ACF

Competitive grants support early childhood programs, grassroots after-school efforts  Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $4,463,262, including $608,241 in competitive education grants chosen by the...

More than $3 million in grants announced this quarter, including grants for Summit County health and human services programs Today, Akron Community Foundation's (ACF) board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $3,163,919, including $625,500 in...

Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved 16 grants totaling $341,485 to nonprofit organizations supporting Summit County residents directly impacted by the opioid epidemic. This is the first round of grants from the Summit County Opioid...

Civic Affairs grants support community engagement, economic development initiatives Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants totaling $2,583,653, including $548,000 in competitive civic affairs grants chosen by the foundation's...

THIS IS A PAST EVENT Registration is now open for Akron Community Foundation's 2021 Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award virtual retrospective event. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. and will celebrate the legendary leaders and trailblazing...

Every decision we make, whether consciously or not, is influenced by our values. At times, it may just be a gut feeling that something is the right decision – this is your inner values speaking. Or, at times, after making a decision you may second guess...

Fund provides grants to nonprofits supporting Summit County residents directly impacted by the opioid epidemic As part of the recently approved $2.5 million in Summit County opioid addiction and recovery funding, Akron Community Foundation will award a total...

Program helps participants identify personal philanthropic goals and develop plans for a lifelong commitment to improving the community The Center for Family Philanthropy at Akron Community Foundation recently selected its 2021-22 class of the Institute for...

Competitive grants support arts and culture programs in Summit County Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants totaling $2,657,885,including $603,500 in competitive arts and culture grants chosen by the foundation's Community Investment...

More than 200 students benefit from scholarships  Akron Community Foundation's scholarship funds awarded 218 scholarships totaling $431,697 during its most recent fiscal year. These scholarships are provided through the foundation's nearly...